Super Bowl: New Orleans Saints Defeat Indianapolis Colts to Win Super Bowl - ABC News ABC News Super Bowl 2010 Champions New Orleans Saints March Home By SABRINA PARISE The New Orleans Saints headed home today after defeating the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 to win their first Super Bowl championship . It was an emotional victory Sunday for a city still struggling to recover from Hurricane Katrina. "We gained so much strength from our fans, from the people of New Orleans, just knowing how much they care about us," Saints quarterback Drew Brees said on " Good Morning America " today. "And we take that as a sense of responsibility just to be able to give New Orleans the championship they deserve." Play null Fans streamed onto New Orleans' Bourbon Street Sunday night for a French Quarter celebration. "All we've wanted to do is win a championship for them just because we know what it means for those people, those people who have been through so many hardships," said Brees, the game's most valuable player. The Colts dominated the first quarter of the game, leading by 10 points after Colts quarterback Peyton Manning led a 96-yard touchdown drive. But the Saints battled back. They had two field goals in the second quarter.

They began the second half of the game with a successful onside kick that ended in a touchdown. "We knew we were going to have to pull out all the stops to beat those guys. ... It was up and down, we had a slow start but we were able to pick up that momentum going into halftime with that two-minute drive and then just start the second half, the onside kick, that just goes to show you that, listen, we were there to turn it loose, leave it all out on the field," Brees said. Brees tied the Super Bowl record for completed passes, completing 32 of 39. He now belongs to a very exclusive club of quarterbacks. "If you make a list of the top quarterbacks in the NFL right now and you don't include Drew Brees, then you simply don't know what you're talking about," said Mike Greenberg, host of " Mike and Mike in the Morning" on ESPN . Drew Brees' Launch to Stardom Brees described the victory as surreal.

"You play your whole life for a moment like that and it is something we have dreamed about ever since coming to New Orleans four years ago and to now be sitting here as Super Bowl champs, there is no feeling like it," Brees said. 'Who Dat' Nation Rejoices No one celebrated the Saints' victory more than the fans known as "Who Dat" Nation. The phrase "who dat" was first coined more than a 100 years ago with roots in New Orleans' multicultural society. "It started in minstrel shows at the beginning of the 20th century," one Tulane University historian said. "They were the precursors to blues and jazz and years later was picked up by sports fans as a way to cheer on fans in the later part of the century." The chant, "Who dat say they gonna beat dem Saints? Who dat? Who dat?" was adopted by the team in 1983, and made popular by the New-Orleans-born R&B singer Aaron Neville. As the team's fortune's improved this season, so did the popularity of the chant.

Super Bowl 2010: Peyton Manning's dream of second title ends in defeat - Telegraph American Football Super Bowl 2010: Peyton Manning's dream of second title ends in defeat Peyton Manning's dream of a second Super Bowl triumph in Miami ended cruelly with an intercepted pass as his Indianapolis Colts lost 31-17 to his hometown team, the New Orleans Saints. Dejection: Peyton Manning contemplates Super Bowl defeat Photo: GETTY IMAGES By Telegraph staff 6:56AM GMT 08 Feb 2010 Manning threw 31 completed passes for 333 yards and one touchdown, and at times on Sunday showed why he is rated the league's top quarterback. But the pass that flew into the arms of Saints cornerback Tracy Porter late in the fourth quarter is likely to be the play most recalled. "He made a great play, that's all I can say about it. Porter made a heck of a play," said a dejected Manning, who won the Super Bowl at Dolpins stadium against the Chicago Bears in 2007.

Wide receiver Reggie Wayne had moved into space and Manning, with his side 24-17 down in the fourth, opted for a cross field pass that Porter anticipated superbly before charging 74 yards for a touchdown. "It's a kind of play we have run a lot and Porter just made a great play. Certainly it is disappointing. We had a good drive going, got down there, had a good field position," he said. Related Articles Super Bowl XLIV: Saints defeat Colts, 31-17 - Wikinews, the free news source Super Bowl XLIV: Saints defeat Colts, 31-17 From Wikinews, the free news source you can write! This is the stable version , checked on 15 February 2010. Template/file changes await review. Accuracy The logo for Super Bowl XLIV Image: National Football League. In the National Football League , the New Orleans Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts , 31-17, to win Super Bowl XLIV . Class of 2010 Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith did the coin toss. The Saints won toss and elected to receive.

It was the thirteenth straight time that the NFC won the Super Bowl coin toss. The Saints got the ball first inside the 25, and went three and out. The Colts' first play was a first down pass to Dallas Clark . The first penalty comes with 8:36 left in first quarter, a false start on the Colts. Their third 3rd down of the drive failed, and kicker Matt Stover's 38 yard field goal was good, giving the Colts the first score of the game, 3-0. Courtney Roby fumbled the kick return , but the Saints recovered it. Drew Brees threw a complete pass to Reggie Bush on third down for their first 1st down of the game. The Saints only got to midfield, and after nearly being picked off the Saints punted. The punt landed at the four yard line, where the Colts started their next drive. The Colts mixed run and pass plays, including several third down conversions, and made it all the way to the end zone, where Pierre Garcon caught a nineteen-yard pass on third down for the first touchdown of the game, making the score 10-0 Colts.

The 96-yard drive tied the longest drive in Super Bowl history. Another kickoff return by the Saints ended inside the 25 as the first quarter ended. The Saints move the ball down inside the Colts’ 30 yard line when, on third down, Dwight Freeney sacked Brees. After the sack on third down, kicker Garrett Hartley kicks a 46 yard field goal making the score Colts 10, Saints 3. The Colts get the ball returned to around the 20 yard line, but went three and out. Bush fair catches the punt inside the 30 yard line. Using mainly passing plays, the Saints moved down the field all the way to the 22 until a reverse play ended up as a seven yard loss. The next play, a pass to Marques Colston , however, was a 27 yard gain down to the three yard line. After the two minute warning, the Saints had 20 plays in the quarter to the Colts' three. They were stopped short on third down. On 4th and goal on the one yard line, the Saints went for it and Pierre Thomas was stopped short after being tackled by Gary Brackett .

The Colts get the ball on the one, but are stopped short on 3rd down, and had to punt after going three and out with under a minute left. Bush returned the punt to around midfield. Another field goal by Hartley was good as the score became 10-6 at halftime. After the halftime show featuring The Who , the Colts were to get the ball to start the second half. The Saints attempted an onside kick which, after both teams crowded around the pile, the refs ruled that the Saints got the ball. After moving down the field, a 15-yard touchdown run by Pierre Thomas , thanks to breaking several tackles, gave the Saints a 13-10 lead. The Colts got the ball back on the kickoff return on the 24 yard line. After driving down the field, the Colts finished the drive with a five yard touchdown run by Joseph Addai , giving the Colts the lead, 17-13. The Saints got the ball back and moved across midfield with five minutes left in the third quarter. Several plays later, the Saints kicked another 40+ yard field goal, this one at 47 yards, moving the Saints to within one at 17-16.

Hartley became the first kicker to kick three field goals for 40 or more yards in a Super Bowl. The Colts got the ball back around the 11 yard line and began running the ball, bringing the ball to the 29 yard line as time expired, ending the third quarter. As the fourth quarter began, the Colts moved to around midfield and were faced with a 4th and 2. They went for it, and converted on a completion to Reggie Wayne . A second third down conversion failed, and the field goal by Matt Stover was no good, keeping the score at 17-16. The Saints continued utilizing their passing game, moving down inside the 10. After a run by Thomas, Brees completed a two yard pass to Jeremy Shockey for the touchdown. The Saints went for the two point conversion and failed on an incomplete pass by Lance Moore , making the score 22-17 with 5:42 left. The Saints challenged the play, stating he had possession in the end zone, though he did lose control as he rolled in the end zone. The play was overturned and the challenge successful, making the score 24-17 in favor of the Saints.

Starting on the 30 yard line, the Colts moved to midfield through the air. A few plays later, Manning threw an interception to Tracy Porter , who returned the ball 74 yards for a touchdown, moving the Saints ahead by two touchdowns, 31-17. With less than three minutes left, the Colts had to reach the end zone twice to keep it tied. A long pass to bring it to the two minute warning was completed to Austin Collie , who nearly fumbled it. The Colts moved to inside the five yard line, but a pass interference penalty led to a ten yard loss. A pass to Addai moved them back to where they were. They were stopped on third down, and turned the ball over on downs after an incomplete pass on fourth down. Brees took a knee to run out the clock, ending the game. Have an opinion on this story? Post it!

Sources Super Bowl XLIV: the New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts - Big Shots - Boston.com Super Bowl XLIV: the New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts Fans of the New Orleans Saints have been asking the same question all week leading up to Super Bowl XLIV in South Florida: "'Who Dat' gonna beat dem Saints?" They got their answer Sunday night. Nobody. The team battled back from an early deficit and punctuated their victory with an interception return for a touchdown off the usually steady hand of Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. Manning's counterpart on the Saints, Drew Brees, played flawlessly in delivering the first title to the beleaguered city. And the eternal party on Bourbon Street could now add the word "victory" to the celebration. ( 28 photos total ) New Orleans Saints fans kiss after the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Miami February 7. The Saints won 31-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) 2 Glenn Hanson sews together the official game balls at the Wilson Sporting Goods football factory in Ada, Ohio January 25. The factory began making the game balls immediately after the conclusion of the NFC and AFC championship games.

Hanson has been doing the stitching of the official balls for 37 years and is planning on retiring before next year's Super Bowl is played. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta) # Saints quarterback Drew Brees kisses his son Baylen after the Saints defeated the Colts. (REUTERS/Hans Deryk) # More links and information last picture was the best Posted by tig-ol-bitties February 9, 10 07:14 AM . Posted by Chris February 9, 10 09:04 AM . THANK YOU FOR THE BEST PICTURES EVER !!! Posted by KarenT February 9, 10 11:51 AM . I'm from just outside New Orleans, and I've been waiting for this for 43 years! Great job boys, and great photos! The one of Manning leaving the field is PRICELESS! Posted by The Wookie February 9, 10 07:06 PM . I am a saints season ticket holder for last 5 years, I have shed tears very few times kids being born, getting married and sean payton throwing the trophy in the air. This city will be crazy party for weeks!!!

To prove we know how to party we had 800,000 people on a 3 mile parade route and zero crime or reports. For the people stuck in nasty weather up north, we are know for our hospitality come visit you will not be disappointed. Posted by Nicholas February 10, 10 03:09 PM . I was rooting for the underdog Saints, and they came through! Your pick of photos captured the game-they were awesome! Beth Posted by Beth Pepin February 10, 10 07:39 PM . Posted by pHILIP February 11, 10 09:19 AM . Posted by LORI SANBORN February 11, 10 10:57 AM . Being from the "Who Dat" nation, you can't begin to imagine the joy being felt by every one of us! Thank you for capturing that moment in these pics. Posted by Karen B. February 11, 10 11:14 AM . Papa had Saints season tickets from day one until the day he died some years back.

He had to be watching every moment of every play from above the stadium, enjoying every moment. The family all thought of him and it made victory even sweeter. Posted by HJB February 11, 10 11:30 AM . I loved it. I am from N.O., Louisiana and have been waiting for this moment for over 40 years. Go Saints. Posted by Lynn Bryant February 11, 10 12:00 PM . Beautiful pictures. Thanks for capturing this historical event!!! Of course, I'm from New Orleans and very proud of our team and city. BLESS YOU BOYS! Posted by Neen55 February 11, 10 12:09 PM . Some of the best sports pix I''ve ever seen. Being a native Cajun temporarily misplaced in Texas, I wish I could have been part of the celebration. It kinda dwarfs the one I had in my living room. Thanks many millions!! Posted by EDDIE HIDALGO February 11, 10 01:21 PM . the pictures were awesome,and yes the last was the best,,,,THANKS Posted by NCS OF BSL,MS.

February 11, 10 01:36 PM . Fantastic set, and I even have friends in Photo #26. No one can imagine the impact this game has had on New Orleans, and I am deeply grateful for photo journalists who capture and record moments which transcend a moment in time. Well done! Posted by David Risinger February 11, 10 02:18 PM . I like drew brees. and hate peyton manning Posted by christopher Cummings February 11, 10 03:33 PM . I like drew brees. and hate peyton manning Posted by christopher February 11, 10 03:33 PM . WHO DAT SAY DEY GONNA BEAT DEM SAINTS!!! These pictures are awesome! I'm gonna forward them RIGHT NOW! Posted by Mirabella Miller February 11, 10 06:45 PM . These pictures are the very best I have seen. It tells it all. Posted by Maggie Ingersoll February 11, 10 07:14 PM . Thank you for a great compilation of wonderful photos...

Posted by Alex February 11, 10 07:58 PM . I'm also a lifelong Saints fan and I can attest to the pure joy and happiness the Saints have brought to so many people. Many years of painful losses were paid of with that Super Bowl victory. Just as with the Red Sox winning it all a few years ago, Saints fans feel a curse has been lifted. However I don't take pleasure in the sadness or defeat of Manning. The guy is a professional and I feel bad for any professional that works hard and that comes up short. Take joy in the Saints not the misfortune of another. Posted by Jack February 11, 10 08:08 PM . DISCUSS THAT...SORE FREAKIN LOOOOOZER..DIDNT HAVE THE BALLS TO SHAKE DREW AND COACH PAYTON HAND AFTER THEWHO NEEDS THE "MANNING FAMILY" ? ARCHIE SUX...WHAT DID HE EVER DO FOR NEW ORELANS??? HIS SON`S BOTH PRO FOOTBALL QB`S,,,WHY DIDNT THEY TRY TO PLAY FOR THE SAINTS??

IF THEY WANTED TO,,,THEY WOULD HAVE...REMEMBER HOW ELI MADE IT TO NEW YORK...AS FAR AS ARCHIE GOES...IF HE HAD BEEN ONE PIECE OF A LEADER AS DREW BREES IS...WELL,,,HE`S NOT SO WHY GAME?? THE WINNER....?? I SAY....BYE TO THE MANNING FAMILY...MOVE...GO AWAY...NEW YORK,,,MAYBE INDY...JUST GO..... Posted by BIG EARL February 11, 10 08:08 PM . =)THATS SOME GOOD SHOTS!!!! =)THE SAINTS ARE THE BEST!!=) Posted by Nicole Peterson February 11, 10 08:43 PM . Beautiful pictures!!! Brought tears to my eyes all over again! Posted by jmsNO February 11, 10 09:24 PM . Great pictures of the game. I'm from Miramichi New Brunswick Canada. I'm not into football but have a friend from Louisianna who is footbal crazy :-) Posted by Joan Cripps February 11, 10 09:37 PM .

Drew Brees thinking of his son first shows what a fine person he is. Way to go Drew and Saints. Posted by Irene Gray February 11, 10 09:50 PM . Wish the photo of Coach Peyton hugging his dad after the win would have been included Posted by Jay February 12, 10 08:56 AM . From the Who Dat Nation. Today's weather is brought to you for hell has finally frozen over. The Saints have won the Superbowl. Who Dat Baby. Posted by Ed Tresch February 12, 10 09:08 AM . Posted by Tracee Beach February 12, 10 09:51 AM . Thanks for sending the best pics I have seen. I hope to receive some like these of the New Orleans Super Bowl Parade. Posted by Alice Cloutet February 12, 10 09:59 AM . I flew the Saints to all of their away games for 3 1/2 yrs. back in the '80s and kept hoping they would do it then. I'm so pride of this bunch I can't express it. WHO DAT!

Posted by Swampgas February 12, 10 11:00 AM . These photos are fantastic. It is amazing what people can do when they co-create with God. No doubt, the Master had his hand in all of this. Bless you boys and thank you God. Posted by Donna February 12, 10 11:05 AM . Love these pics! Love all the pics of Drew and Baylen! Awesome! WHO DAT NATION loves the SAINTS!! Posted by Connie February 12, 10 11:41 AM . PIC OF OUR DREW BREES QB WITH HIS SON AT THE END, SAYS IT ALL, THE PERFECT END TO A PERFECT GAME....ALL GOOD THINGS TAKE TIME...MAY HAVE TAKEN A WHILE TO FIND THE PERFECT MEN, (TALENT, MIND, SOUL) BUT WE HAVE IT NOW...THE TEAM HAS IT ALL ....WATCH OUT FOR THIS TEAM NEXT SEASON....BLESS YOU BOYS, Roger & Michelle, Slidell, La Posted by MICHELLE ADKINS February 12, 10 11:58 AM .

Posted by Louisianagal February 12, 10 12:00 PM . Posted by Ben February 12, 10 01:41 PM . Great pics. Super game. Awesome win. Wonderful halftime show with no crotch-grabbing, like most performances--thank you very much. Bless you Boys! Posted by Jan February 12, 10 03:54 PM . These photographs are the very best I've seen. Such clarity! Such game action! Such fan reaction; I mean such "Who Dat" reaction!!! Fantastic! The one of Drew and his son, Baylen, tells it all!! My sincere compliments to the photographers. Very professional, indeed!! GEAUX SAINTS!!!!! Posted by Nolin J. Briley February 12, 10 05:02 PM . these are some great pictures. great keepsake Posted by pat welch February 12, 10 05:21 PM . These are some AWESOME pictures!! I have been a Saints fan since I could speak......this is a DREAM COME TRUE for the Who Dat Nation.

The picture of Drew kissing Baylen is PRICELESS!! Posted by Tiffany in NOLA February 12, 10 05:28 PM . These are great !!! They help to relive such a great time. Posted by Mary February 12, 10 07:14 PM . Picture # 28, Brees with his son, is the BEST picture of all!!! Posted by Colette February 12, 10 11:54 PM . Drew Brees kissing his son, Baylen, is the most touching picture I've seen in a very long time. It says it all. That is, sometimes there are things more important than life itself. Posted by Wayne February 13, 10 07:50 AM . Of course there are no words. As much as I am proud of our New Orleans Saints I am that much more dissapointed in Peyton Manning. Brett Favre limped across that field to congratulate our guys after the NFC Championship Game and this guy walked off the field??? Are you kidding me?!?!?! What a spoiled brat!!! Get over yourself! You self-imposed, ego-maniac!

No, you didn't lose that game.....the New Orleans Saints won it!!!! We are New Orleans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted by luvdemsaints February 13, 10 09:08 AM . Of course there are no words. As much as I am proud of our New Orleans Saints I am that much more dissapointed in Peyton Manning. Brett Favre limped across that field to congratulate our guys after the NFC Championship Game and this guy walked off the field??? Are you kidding me?!?!?! What a spoiled brat!!! Get over yourself! You self-imposed, ego-maniac! No, you didn't lose that game.....the New Orleans Saints won it!!!! We are New Orleans!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted by luvdemsaints February 13, 10 09:12 AM . I think they are all priceless. GREAT SHOT OF MANNING. Posted by JANELLE February 13, 10 10:09 AM . Thank y'all for sharing our joy and exuberance with the world. Great photos. The Who Dat Nation was never camera shy.

Posted by Dat Bayou Boy February 13, 10 11:03 AM . Great pics, LOVE THE LAST ONE Posted by bonnie l.trupiano February 13, 10 11:44 AM . Best, clear, pictures ever and priceless. I might be alone in this but Drew and his son are the most spectular of all. WHAT A DAD, WHAT A BABY! Posted by Jan February 13, 10 12:01 PM . I love Drew Brees and his son Posted by Isabella Harlan February 13, 10 01:02 PM . My two favorites are: the last one--Drew and Baylen and the one of Sean Payton getting his "christening". Priceless!!!!!! I am from New Orleans and all I can say is "Who Dat" and "Bless you boys!" Posted by Anne February 13, 10 02:17 PM . Great pictures, but where are the ones of the field-goal kicker? Posted by Lib Scheuermann February 13, 10 02:31 PM .

I have had season tickets for 43 years. I was so thrilled to be at the game. It was one of the most awesome experiences of my life. I prayed so hard for them to win. I am so thankful I lived long enough to watch our team win the world championship. They did themselves and all of the Who Dats proud. Thanks guys. You are the best. Posted by Herbert Jolly February 13, 10 04:13 PM . THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING THESE AWESOME PICTURES !!! A DAY THAT WE "WHO DAT" FANS HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR !!! Posted by TRACIE MCCRORY February 13, 10 06:18 PM . Posted by keno February 14, 10 08:00 AM . I'm sorry it happened because we will never hear the end of it. Manning is still the best quarterback in the league, it just confirms that he is human. Posted by Don Roe February 14, 10 03:16 PM .

LAST PICTURE IS PRICE LESS THANK YOU BOY'S FOR THE BEST YEAR IN SAINTS HISTORY/ SAINTS WORLD CHAMPS \ CAN EVERYONE SAY REPEAT , REPEAT Posted by irvin breaud jr. February 14, 10 03:46 PM . LAST PICTURE IS PRICE LESS THANK YOU BOY'S FOR THE BEST YEAR IN SAINTS HISTORY/ SAINTS WORLD CHAMPS \ CAN EVERYONE SAY REPEAT , REPEAT Posted by irvin breaud jr. February 14, 10 03:49 PM . I have been a Saints fan since they came into the NFL. There have been some long seasons, so am proud of the Players, the staff, and the City. It was long over due, I can now wear my Saint shirts with pride. Thanks you, and lets never return to the bag days. I live in Ca. but the Saints are Amerisas' team, Geaux Saints Geaux. Posted by Frank Albano February 14, 10 09:10 PM . My computer will probably crash on me with all the wonderful pics I've received and want to keep.

Being a dinosaur, I've got to get someone to help me save all these wonderful scenes and front pages from newspapers all over the US. Maybe some genius out there can compile all this wonderful stuff and make a killing... I know for sure it'll sell in New Orleans! Thanks to all you who "know how to do it" and did it! And thanks to 'dem boys' of ours. Not many good memories are made these days, but this one'll last a LIFETIME! Posted by Kathleen Shields February 15, 10 02:14 AM . Posted by Aida February 15, 10 04:15 AM . Posted by NPenny, OHIO February 15, 10 08:46 AM . This is GREAT! Thank you for sharing. As you know, I am from Louisiana and it makes a heart feel good to see the Saints win. Posted by Kaye E Wade February 15, 10 11:08 AM . Pictures are awesome. Proud of our humble and classy quarterback, team & Coach. After all you're all Saints!!! You deserved to win!!!

Posted by Kathy February 15, 10 11:59 AM . Thank you, thank you ,thank you, this has made my day. The pictures are wonderful. My husband played football and loved the Saints. He is in heaven now and I am positive he helped see to it that God heard his prayers. We knew Joe Namath and Pete Perrault and they all made me love football. God bless you all. My husband was from Shrewsbury.Who Dat, Saints I love you Posted by B.J.Johnson February 15, 10 11:59 AM . As a Saints Fan and proud citizen of the Who Dat Nation, I would like to thank all involved for capturing these memories and you guys for putting them together. They are truly appreciated and I will remember this game forever! Posted by I Like Dat! February 15, 10 05:01 PM . As a Saints Fan and proud citizen of the Who Dat Nation, I would like to thank all involved for capturing these memories and you guys for putting them together. They are truly appreciated and I will remember this game forever! Posted by I Like Dat!

February 15, 10 05:02 PM . I live in Atlanta now, but was cheering on the Saints through every play, since I am from New Orleans. They were fantastic! Drew Brees and his son are adorable! Posted by Carolyn Weldon February 15, 10 07:47 PM . I HAVE BEEN A DIE HARD FAN FOR SO MANY YEARS....IT FEELS SO INCREDIBLE TO BE A PROUD MEMBER OF THE WHO DAT NATION!!!!!! HOPING AND BELIEVING THE AWESOME SAINTS CAN AND WILL DO IT AGAIN IN 2010/2011!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR THE AWESOME PHOTOS AND CAPTURING THE MOMENTS OF VICTORY AND THE DEFEAT!!!! Posted by MICHELLE BOALES February 16, 10 04:12 AM . The Saints fans who have alrerady passed the pearly gates are still smiling this Mardi Gras Day. Geaux Saints!!! Posted by Tom Becnel February 16, 10 08:50 AM .

I lived in the New Orleans area when the Saints first started, and remember the days when they were the "Aint's", fans going to games w/ paper bags over their heads. What a long wonderful trip it's been! How could you NOT root for them???? Posted by Karen February 16, 10 10:57 AM . Saints finally is the champion......God still remember that New Orleans exist........and have the chance to be happy again.D.S.Carazo,New orleans Posted by D S Carazo February 16, 10 12:22 PM . I LOVED THE PICTURE OF HIM KISSING HIS SON. THE GAME WAS THE SECOND MOST IMPORTANT. WAY TO GO Posted by DONNA ARMARO February 16, 10 02:17 PM . Posted by Marie Kurtz February 16, 10 02:35 PM . Cute commentary about "Who Dat gonna beat dem Saints?" having "nobody" as the answer. As a lifelong Cowboy fan, I have to disagree.

The Cowboys thrashing of the Saints (followed by Tampa Bay's) did the Saints a favor, and woke them up when they needed it most, instead of in the playoffs. My second favorite team is the Saints...having grown up on the TX-LA border...I'm still a fan. Congratulations, New Orleans! Posted by Lance February 16, 10 03:06 PM . This was an Awesome job by Louisiana's team.They have brought a swagger back in the step of many people in the greatest State in the Union Posted by Jarrell McKeithen February 16, 10 03:38 PM . Posted by DICK MAZIARZ February 16, 10 03:44 PM . Thanks for these awesome pictures ! I live in Southwest Louisiana and wasn't able to be in Miami or the "Quarters" but your pics helped me feel like I was right there front and center ! Our Saints winning Superbowl XLIV superceded the grandest of our expectations and celebrations ! Posted by jo ann dupre February 17, 10 10:34 AM . Last picture was the best.

I hope Drew and his wife saw it and I agree the picture of Peyton Manning walking off the field after he caused the loss by throwing the ball to our Saint was priceless. Posted by Suzanne B February 17, 10 02:36 PM . Reminds me of how we South Africans felt when Nelson Mandela donned the #6 rugby shirt and we won the World Cup. Great evocative pictures of memories that will last a lifetime ... Well done to the team, the fans, the photographers and everyone who got into the spirit. Keep the faith! Posted by Colleen Ingram Durban South Africa February 17, 10 03:28 PM . IT'S NO LONGER NECESSARY TO EXPLAIN "WHO DAT" IN AUSTIN' TEXAS AFTER THE SAINTS CLOBBERED INDIANAPOLIS Posted by JAN PEDERSEN February 17, 10 04:27 PM . The Saints showed the world they could win a Super Bowl by more than a field goal. It was a fabulous game. I am so sorry Payton Manning was such a poor sport about it. I think both teams did great.

Posted by Lin February 18, 10 01:59 PM . Posted by Susan February 19, 10 03:16 PM . I love the one with the disappointed Colts fans with the beer and Advil on the table in front of them Posted by Dave February 20, 10 06:03 AM . That picture of Drew Brees and his son Baylen should be the poster used for promoting the love between a father and his children - I'd vote Drew Brees for Father of the Year - not because of winning the Super Bowl but for the love he expresses and not afraid to show. To Mr. and Mrs. Brees, you have a beautiful child and a lucky child to be loved so much. God bless you both and Baylen. Posted by Elizbeth Diaz February 20, 10 09:29 AM . I was born and raised in New Orleans. HOW ABOUT THOSE SAINTS! I just knew we were going to win! The two pictures I like the best are the coach receiving his shower and the picture of Drew Brees and his little boy. I started crying when he started crying with tears of joy!

WE, the city, love our boys. I wish I could afford to go to the games, but I still enjoy watching them on t.v. I wish I knew how to make those two pictures my screen saver. I'm going to ask a friend, that is, the friend who sent me the pictures. Posted by Verus 2/20/10 Posted by Verus B. Pearson February 20, 10 11:49 AM . so adorable that is so my home team! Posted by maddie hughes February 21, 10 07:30 PM . AMEN, WHAT AN ENDING TO A FABULOUS SEASON.....SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THEY LET THE DOGS OUT!!!!!!!! Posted by PEGGY MAJORIA February 22, 10 10:46 AM . Posted by Kathy February 22, 10 07:48 PM . THE PICTURES ARE AWESOME. THIS IS THE BEST THING THAT COULD HAVE HAPPEN FOR THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. THANK YOU & BLESS THE SAINTS.YOU JUST GOTTA LOVE THEM.

Posted by Terry comardelle February 22, 10 11:20 PM . Im a born New Orleanian now live in Slidell LA Im a female, I watched every game this year with a group of friends it was an awsome year and you have done it justice with these pictures P.S. im still crying whenever I see them!!! Posted by Lucille Bienvenu February 23, 10 08:50 PM . I love the exquisite detail in these photos. Great collection to reflect on the most-watched TV program ever in the US! God bless our Saints and may they have continued success. And God bless Peyton, too. Unfortunately for him God decided it was our turn to win the Super Bowl. Posted by karen February 24, 10 12:22 AM . Posted by noona February 24, 10 09:37 AM . Has anyone else seen the commercials proclaiming Manning as a winner on TV as he is throwing footballs. Hello. He lost the Super Bowl. Where is the real winner Brees and his spot on TV commercials. This commercial was just on last week.

Was so mad I don't know what they were advertizing. Posted by Jerry February 24, 10 11:49 AM . An overtime win over the Viks with 42 yard field goal 44th year that the Saints have been around The day of the superbowl is exactly 44 days to Christmas Tracey Porters interception in the 4th quarter that put thegame away while wearing 22 on the front and 22 on the back equaled 44. Wow, i should have played the lottery. Oh yeh the Saints beat the Colts by 14 points. Four is now my favorite number. Who Dat! Posted by Glenn Madison Sr. February 26, 10 01:23 AM . I am an implant from Florida, and I have never felt the emotion as I did when the Saints won (even when Tampa Bay won a few years back). One of my best friends that was a season ticket holder died on July 4th weekend, I know he was watching from up above and couldn't be more proud. God bless you Saints and Doug Livermore.

Posted by Karen Morgan February 26, 10 08:13 AM . I,ve always prayed, "Please God let me live to see the Saints win the superbowl"., now that they done it , I have to pray for something else. Who Dat !!!!!!!!!! Posted by Diane Lannes February 28, 10 11:05 AM . I loved the last picture!:) Posted by Kim Breaux March 2, 10 04:10 PM . Great pictures......my favorite was the last one with Brees and his son! God has blessed the Saints with an outstanding Christian on and off the field in Drew Brees. Bless his family as I know they are very proud of him and what he has accomplished together with all the Saints players and Sean Peyton. They are a team to reckon with! Posted by Anna Sanders, Baton Rouge, la March 4, 10 10:01 PM .

Question: Which team defeated the Indianapolis Colts to win the 2010 Super Bowl?
Answer: NEW ORLEANS SAINTS